The College of the Canyons Art Gallery is set to host the painting and video works of Los Angeles artist Pearl C. Hsiung in an exhibition named “Two Faces, One Die.”

Set to open Aug. 13, the solo exhibition highlights recurring themes in Hsiung’s art practice and explores the relationship between humans and nature.

“I am exploring how our experiences of nature, whether through intimate interaction, en masse viewing at national parks, or via news stories and social media, give meaning to our existence and how we perceive our role in the cosmos,” Hsiung said of her work. “How do we see ourselves in nature? How do we see nature in ourselves?”

The phrase “Two Faces, One Die” comes from a Zen Koan – a Buddhist statement to provoke thought – that points to this duality.

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Seen by COC officials as “materially lush and formally sophisticated,” the exhibit features animistic scenes of erupting calderas, spouting geysers, psychedelic waterfalls and otherworldly orifices.

“I feel very fortunate to be able to introduce our students and campus community to this wonderful artist,” said Pamela Bailey Lewis, art gallery director. “Her work is so materially and conceptually exciting, I know it will have a big impact on everyone who gets to experience it.”A discussion with the artist is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12. The exhibition is slated to run from Aug. 13 through Sept. 29.

The Art Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Those unable to visit the gallery during normal hours can contact the gallery to schedule a viewing appointment. All gallery exhibitions and related events are free and open to the public.

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